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Hdfc Ergo Critical Illness

Lifetime Renewability
No medical checkup upto age 45
15 critical illness covered

Network hospitals

13000+

Claim settlement ratio

98.49%

Sum insured

2 CR

No. of Plans

7

Solvency Ratio

1.68

Pan India Presence

200+

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1 Adult

2 Adults

2 Adults & 1 Child

2 Adults & 2 Children

2 Adults & 3 Children

Other Members

Age of Eldest Member

Network hospitals

13000+

Claim settlement ratio

98.49%

Sum insured

2 CR

No. of Plans

7

Solvency Ratio

1.68

Pan India Presence

200+

Hdfc Ergo Critical Illness

Critical illness are long term life threatening ailments which come with a huge treatment cost. The procedures to treat are generally expensive, and have the potential of depriving you of your entire savings. To deal with the exorbitant cost involved, you need to be prepared accordingly. The cost of medical treatment for critical illnesses is exorbitant and one needs to be accordingly protected from such unwarranted costs. For this we need a Critical Illness Insurance policy that covers the insured against life-threatening critical diseases such as cancer, heart attack, renal failure etc. The HDFC ERGO Critical Illness Plan comes here as a savior as it pays out cash to help cover those overruns when traditional health insurance may fall short.

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HDFC ERGO Critical Illness Plans

The HDFC ERGO Critical Illness Plans offer a lump sum benefit amount to the insured person on the first diagnosis after a survival period of 30 days and for any one of such illnesses as specified in the policy. There are two plan variants as both plans have a large coverage, with few differences . Let's have a quick view of the plans:

The HDFC ERGO Critical Illness - Silver Plan

The policy comes with the benefit of lifetime renewability and a high sum insured of up to 50 lakhs. Here are its key features:

Unique Features

Covers 8 critical illnesses
1 to 2 year coverage
No checkup till 45 yrs

The HDFC ERGO Critical Illness- Platinum Plan

The platinum policy comes with a larger critical illness cover and high sum insured of 50 lakhs. The plan needs zero documentation.

Unique Features

Covers 15 critical illness
No checkup till 45 yrs
Lifetime renewability

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The HDFC ERGO Critical Illness Plans Eligibility

People who want to opt for HDFC ERGO Critical Illness plans must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Age (as on last birthday)

Minimum: 18 Years/ Maximum: 65 Years

Free Look Period

15 Days

Policy Term

1/2 Years

Plan Type

Individual/Family

Sum Insured

1 Lacs | 50 Lacs

Grace Period

30 Days*

Individuals with entry age above 45 years have to undergo a medical checkup before the policy is issued.
The policyholders may have to undergo a pre-policy check depending on the age and sum insured at the empanelled diagnostic centers at their own cost.

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HDFC ERGO Critical Illness Features

HDFC ERGO Critical Illness plans has many unique features. Let's have a look at the features of the policy.

Lump sum benefit on the first diagnosis of any of 15 critical illnesses.
Two plan variations i.e. of Silver and Platinum are available.
Lifetime renewability option.
Entry age 5 years to 65 years.
Sum insured available from INR 100,000 to INR 50,00,000.
Option to choose survival period of 15 days/ 30 days.
Tax Benefit under section 80D (Subject to change in Tax Laws).

HDFC ERGO Critical Illnesses Covered

The list of critical ailments covered by HDFC ERGO are as follows:

Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)

Coronary Artery Bypass surgery

Stroke

Benign Brain Tumor

Parkinson's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease

End Stage Liver Disease

Cancer

Major Organ / Bone Marrow Transplant

Multiple Sclerosis

Paralysis

Aorta Graft Surgery

Primary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Heart Valve Replacement

Kidney Failure

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Explore other HDFC ERGO Health Plans

There are 9 other plans offered by the HDFC ERGO Health Insurance along with HDFC ERGO Critical Illness Health Insurance. Take a look below to explore them:

HDFC ERGO Critical Illness Policy

An ideal health plan for people with a pre-existing critical illness or a family history of critical illnesses. Get comprehensive coverage for 15 critical illnesses.

Unique Features

One-time lump sum payment
No medical checkup up to 45 years
Lifelong renewability

Critical Illness Policy (Pros)

In- Patient Hospitalization
High Cover at Low Premium
1 or 2 Year Policy Period
End Stage Liver Failure
No Cover ceasing age

Critical Illness Policy (Cons)

10 Lakh Fine on Wrong Claim
Tuberculosis Not Covered
PED after 48 months
Kaposi's sarcoma Not Covered
Lymphomas in brain Not Covered

Critical Illness Policy (Other Benefits)

3 Variants (Silver, Gold, Platinum)
Two Year Policy Period
Guaranteed Renewal for Life
Loading on Renewal
Individual and Floater SI Options

Critical Illness Policy (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 5 Years
Max Entry Age - 65 Years
SI - 1 L to 50 L
Waiting Period - 90 Days

HDFC Energy Diabetes Policy

Designed especially for people with pre-existing diabetes or hypertension. Get coverage for diabetes and hypertension from Day 1 without any waiting period.

Unique Features

Stay fit & earn reward points
100% SI restoration
Health coach & wellness programs

Energy Diabetes Policy (Pros)

In- Patient Hospitalization
No Waiting Period for Diabetes
Restore Benefit
Cumulative Bonus
Pre and Post Hospitalization

Energy Diabetes Policy (Cons)

2 Year Waiting Period
Abuse of Intoxicant Not Covered
War Operations Injury
Sexsually Tranmitted Diseases
Pregnancy Not Covered

Energy Diabetes Policy (Other Benefits)

Monthly Newsletter
Organ Donor Benefit
Earn Rewards for Staying Healthy
25% Discount On Renewal
2 Variant Options(Silver,Gold)

Energy Diabetes Policy (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 18 Years
Max Entry Age - 65 Years
SI - 2 L to 50 L
Waiting Period - 2 Years

HDFC ERGO Wallet Family Floater

A flexible and comprehensive health plan, securing your today & tomorrow. With 'Reserve Benefit' features, this plan grows unused policy amount @6% interest rate.*

Unique Features

Automatic SI restoration
Multiplier benefit
Free preventive health checkup

Wallet Family Floater (Pros)

Reserve Benefit
100 % Restore Benefit
Recovery Benefit
50% Increase On SI on Renewal
World Wide Coverage

Wallet Family Floater (Cons)

External Congenital diseases
Drugs Treatments
Miscarraige Not Covered
Deductibles (Optional)
No Cosmetic Surgery

Wallet Family Floater (Other Benefits)

Ambulance Cover
5 Year Policy Cover
Portability
30 Days Grace Period
Sum Insured Enhancement

Wallet Family Floater (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 91 Days
Max Entry Age - 65 Years
SI - 3 L to 50 L
Waiting Period - 30 Days

HDFC iCan Cancer

Covers all types of cancer at all stages with lifelong renewability option. If diagnosed with IV stage cancer or relapse, this plan pays 100% of SI as a lump sum.

Unique Features

Coverage for modern treatments
Second opinions available
Coverage for follow-up care

HDFC iCan Cancer (Pros)

Ambulance Cover
Follow up care post treatment
Conventional Treatments
Hormonal Treatment
Stem Cell Transplantation

HDFC iCan Cancer (Cons)

No Non Allopathic treatments
No Prosthetic Devices
No Overseas Treatments
Pre-existing condition for Cancer

HDFC iCan Cancer (Other Benefits)

Sum Insured Enhancement
CritiCare Benefit
Family Care Benefit
Lifetime Renewal
MyCare Benefit

HDFC iCan Cancer (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 18 Years
Max Entry Age - 65 Years
SI - 5 L to 50 L
Waiting Period - 120 Days

HDFC Koti Suraksha Plan

An individual and family health plan providing SI of up to 1 crore to prepare you to meet constantly increasing medical inflation.

Unique Features

Free preventive health checkup
Multiple wellness services
Up to 10% of fitness discount

Koti Suraksha Plan (Pros)

Renewal Benefit
Wellness Benefit
Premium Payment Options
Reduced Premium Benefit
1,2,3 Years policy Period Option

Koti Suraksha Plan (Cons)

Infertility Treatment
No Unproven Treatments
No Dietary Supplements
No Maternity Treatments
No Cosmetic Surgery

Koti Suraksha Plan (Other Benefits)

5% Non-Medical Expense Covered
Emergency Worldwide Coverage
Aggregate Deductible
Overseas Treatment
Sum Insurance Rebound

Koti Suraksha Plan (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 18 Years
Max Entry Age - 65 Years
SI - 1 L to 5 Cr
Waiting Period - 30 Days

HDFC ERGO My:health Women Suraksha

Women-oriented health plan providing comprehensive medical insurance with major illnesses cover, and cancer cover all under a single plan but different variants.

Unique Features

Maternity complications
SI options from 3L - 1 Cr
Free preventive health checkup

My:health Women Suraksha (Pros)

AYUSH Benefit
Alternative Treatment
Organ Donor Benefit
Domiciliary Hospitalization
Pre and Post Hospitalization

My:health Women Suraksha (Cons)

Adventure Sports Injuries
No Sexsually Transmitted diseases
No Cosmetic Surgery
Alcoholism issues not covered
No Self Inflicted Injuries

My:health Women Suraksha (Other Benefits)

Parent and Child care Cover
Child Care Benefit
Vaccination
Air Ambulance
Health Coach

My:health Women Suraksha (Eligibility Criteria)

Entry Age - 18 years
Max Entry Age - Lifetime Entry
SI - 1 L to 1 Cr
Waiting Period - 30 Days

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HDFC ERGO Critical Illness: FAQs

1. What is the minimum and the maximum age for the HDFC ERGO critical illness plans?

The age duration to purchase HDFC ERGO Critical Illness plans is minimum of 5 years and maximum 65 years.

2. What is the age up to which medical test is not required in HDFC ERGO critical illness plans?

For HDFC ERGO Critical Illness Plans medical test is not required up to the age of 45.

3. What is the survival period for HDFC ERGO Critical Illness Plans?

The patient should survive for at least 30 days even if he is diagnosed with a critical illness listed in the insurance coverage

4. Why do we need a critical insurance plan?

Critical Illness Insurance provides you and your family, the additional financial security on the diagnosis of a critical illness. The policy provides a lump sum amount which could be used for costs of the care and treatment, recuperation aids, debts pay off and many other benefits.

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May 1, 2023

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May 25, 2022

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